Ciliata mustela
Various fishes
Fivebeard rockling
Fünfbärtelige Seequappe
Zeepuitaal
Mostelle à 5 barbillons
Madreanguila
Motella
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 25 cm
- Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : - Algae
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!